A while back there was a thread about the new Specialized Tri Bikes, well FYI I was on thier site and the info is up. Click on the '05 Preview Link…that thing looks pretty sweet…
http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9569&JServSessionIdroot=sq89yslydp.j27007
They look alright, but the seat angle of the bikes are pretty shallow.
it is a sweet looking ride, but i’m not sure this being their entry into triathlon is the best strategy. granted, it has 10-speed dura-ace and come stock with mavic cosmic carbones, but i think their pricing themselves out at $4,400. i’d rather get a p3 or a b2 for almost a grand less. i think specialized would have been better off if they introduced an ultegra spec’d offering for 2 grand, as those spending over 3 would probably be more informed and more apt to buy something more proven.
but that could all change if peter and lori kick ass in kona on those bikes.
Well, it’s different. I’ll have to see one in person before I can make my final PO, but here’s what I think at the moment.
Sloping toptube- not really buying it, doesn’t look like Peter Reid is either.
Decals. Par.
Parts Specs- nice. Felt B2ish.
Frame- I’m sure it’s nice, but that fork looks lacking.
Overall, nothing ground breaking. I’ll classify it the same as the new Trek line, nice but unoriginal and well over due.
-Wanna help me get a Felt DA?